KBH Kb Home PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Kb Home stock stands at 8.27 as of Dec 24, 2024. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $8.03 and the stock price of $66.4 per share. A decrease of 7% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 8.9 of the past four quarters.
KBH PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Kb Home has been 9.7. The current 8.27 price-to-earnings ratio is 15% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, KBH's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Feb 2018 quarter at 25.23, with a price of $27.75 and an EPS of $1.1. The Feb 2015 quarter saw the lowest point at 1.37, with a price of $13.95 and an EPS of $10.21.
Kb Home PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 795.91% in 2015
Maximum annual decrease: -95.32% in 2014
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.19 | 113.99% |
| 2022 | 3.36 | -47.74% |
| 2021 | 6.43 | -40.46% |
| 2020 | 10.8 | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 11.38 | 4.02% |
| 2018 | 10.94 | -27.07% |
| 2017 | 15 | 16.46% |
| 2016 | 12.88 | -15.93% |
| 2015 | 15.32 | 795.91% |
| 2014 | 1.71 | -95.32% |
KBH average PE ratio chart
KBH's current PE ratio is higher than the 3 and 5-year averages, but it is under its 10-year average.
KBH PE vs peers
When compared to its peers DHI and LEN, KBH's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than PHM's and MHO's. Kb Home's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 8.99.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HOV Hovnanian Enterprises Inc | 3.96 | $825.48M |
| MHO M/I Homes Inc | 7.08 | $3.7B |
| PHM Pultegroup Inc | 8.1 | $22.71B |
| KBH Kb Home | 8.27 | $4.87B |
| LEN Lennar Corp | 9.16 | $37.43B |
| DHI Horton D R Inc | 9.77 | $45.3B |
| NVR Nvr Inc | 15.88 | $25.31B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kb Home's PE ratio?
As of Dec 24, 2024, KBH stock has a price to earnings ratio of 8.27.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Kb Home (KBH)?
As an average over the last 3 years, KBH stock has a PE ratio of 6.13.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Kb Home (KBH)?
As an average over the last 5 years, KBH stock has a PE ratio of 7.55.
What is the highest PE ratio for KBH?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 25.23 in the Feb 2018 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for KBH compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of KBH is 15% lower than the 10-year historical average.
Why is Kb Home's PE ratio so low?
KBH's PE ratio of 8.27 is considered low because the company's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings.
How is KBH's PE ratio calculated (Kb Home PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Dec 24, 2024), Kb Home's share price is $66.4. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Aug 2024 is $8.03. Therefore, Kb Home's price to earnings ratio for today is 8.27. PE RATIO(8.27) = STOCK PRICE($66.4) / TTM EPS($8.03)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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